PHYS 102Modern Physics
Topics in quantum physics including the Schrodinger equation; angular momentum and spin; the Pauli exclusion principle; and quantum statistics. Applications in multi-electron atoms and molecules, and in solid-state, nuclear, and particle physics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 5A or PHYS 15A, or PHYS 6A; and PHYS 5L or PHYS 6L; and PHYS 5B or PHYS 6B; and PHYS 5M or PHYS 6M; and PHYS 5C or PHYS 15C, or PHYS 6C; and PHYS 5N or PHYS 6N; and PHYS 5D; and MATH 23B.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | N. Sci Annex 101 | A. Yan | Open 0/75 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | PhysSciences 110 | J. Velasco Jr. | Open 46/50 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | PhysSciences 114 | T. E. Jeltema | Closed 62/62 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | PhysSciences 110 | T. E. Jeltema | Open 57/60 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiming Yan | 4.7 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 89% | 9 |
| Tesla Jeltema | 3.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 88% | 25 |
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